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77 results found for '"John Nott"' in Contributors.

  • Conservative conference - defence policy (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Report on a debate on defence policy at the Conservative Party conference in Brighton, with discussion on the Falklands War and the retention of Britain’s nuclear deterrent including the replacement of...

  • Conservative conference - a look back (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Peter Spencer looks back on proceedings at the 1982 Conservative Party conference in Brighton. Includes speeches by: Defence Secretary, John Nott; Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

  • House of Commons debate on Argentine invasion of Falklands (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech

    Judith Dawson reports on a House of Commons debate on the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands. Speakers include: Shadow Defence Secretary, John Silkin; Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Edward du Cann...

  • John Nott NATO speech on defence (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Report on a speech given by Defence Secretary, John Nott at the North Atlantic Assembly (the political wing of NATO). Nott makes assurances about Britain’s commitment to defence spending and outlines the...

  • RAF TriStar decision - Reaction (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Paul Maurice reports on the decision of the RAF to buy Lockheed L-1011 TriStar aircraft from British Airways. Speakers include: Defence Secretary, John Nott; Labour defence spokesman Denzil Davies;...

  • Ballykelly bombing - John Nott visit (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Press conference

    Report on the visit of UK Defence Secretary, John Nott to the site of a terrorist bombing in Ballykelly, County Derry. Speakers include: John Nott; surgeon Harry Bennett. Male reporter not identified (poss....

  • NATO summit in London (1982)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Press conference

    Paul Maurice reports on the agreements reached at the NATO summit in London following discussions on arms control and East-West relations. Speakers include: US Secretary of Defense, Caspar Weinberger; UK...

  • Falklands conflict - House of Commons debate (1982)

    Genre
    Parliamentary debate; Speech

    House of Commons debate in which UK Defence Secretary, John Nott talks about Naval operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands conflict and responds to criticism over the sinking of the Argentine...

  • John Nott on defence budget (1982)

    Genre
    Speech

    House of Commons statement by Defence Secretary, John Nott, on the lessons to be learned from the Falklands conflict, and the need for a reorganisation of Naval forces in line with a reduced defence budget.

  • John Nott on the year in defence (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Defence Secretary John Nott on how the defence budget was achieved throughout the year of 1982, what changes were made and how defence will proceed into the future. Male interviewer not...